Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Clean Plate Club ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Clean Plate Club provides an interactive platform that:

• Displays restaurants and their takeout container safety information
• Allows members to rate and report on container types used by restaurants
• Calculates safety ratings based on objective container assessment criteria
• Provides information about safer container alternatives

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept all responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. User Content and Conduct

When submitting container reports, reviews, or other content, you agree to:

• Provide truthful and accurate information based on your actual experience
• Not submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Not manipulate ratings or engage in fraudulent activity
• Not violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or that we deem inappropriate.

5. Rating System and Accuracy

Our rating system is designed to provide objective assessments based on:

• Container material types (fiber, aluminum, plastic, paper)
• Food characteristics (temperature, oil content, acidity)
• Recency-weighted user reports

While we strive for accuracy, ratings are informational only and should not be considered as medical, health, or safety advice. Users should exercise their own judgment when making dining decisions.

6. Restaurant Claims and Verification

Restaurant owners may claim their listings by providing proof of ownership. By claiming a listing, restaurant owners agree to:

• Provide accurate business information
• Update container information promptly when changes occur
• Not manipulate or falsify safety ratings
• Respond to customer inquiries in good faith

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Clean Plate Club and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

By submitting content to the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with the Service.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Clean Plate Club shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Health issues related to food consumption or container use
• Accuracy or reliability of user-submitted content
• Actions taken by users based on information provided

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Clean Plate Club and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

10. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• Update these Terms of Service periodically
• Change pricing or features with notice

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: